How Long Does Beef broth/stock/consommé Last?

Storage MethodDuration
❄️ Refrigerator7 days
🧊 Freezer60–90 days

Storage Tips

Bouillon cubes will keep their best quality 1 year. The reconstituted broth lasts 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

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Data source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper Dataset (data.gov).

Note: These are guidelines for quality, not safety. Food stored continuously frozen at 0°F is safe indefinitely, though quality deteriorates over time.

Last verified: 2026-03-28